Reading: New York’s Finest Rebel by Trish Wylie
Watching: Rasta Thomas’s Rock The Ballet
Listening to: On a Day Like This, by Elbow
Having just about typed The End on book four, I’m kind of sad to
say goodbye to my hero, the gorgeous Zac Price. With his cheeky banter, devastatingly
good looks and painful past he stole my heart for 50,000 words. But now I’m
anxiously searching for my next fantasy guy. (Yeah, I’m fickle like that. Love
‘em, leave ‘em. Ya know the score… Okay, I’ve been married nearly 20 years…I
can dream).
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| Emma Stone |
But I need a hero, stat.
Usually at this stage in the process (yes, I like to think there is a process and not just idle perving) I google
rugby players and models, actors, princes, most eligible bachelors.
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| Sonny Bill |
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| Jake Gyllenhaal |
I was quite happy trying to pick between
this short list of two- or perhaps create a hybrid of Sonny’s hair, Jake’s eyes….
But then a few nights ago I went to see Rock the Ballet- bad ballet boys with
attitude!
Check out the video of their dancing!
Check out the video of their dancing!
OMG. Seriously strong, agile men with great
style and rhythm, funny, engaging and knock-your-socks-off sex appeal. I also
learnt that muscular toned backs certainly rock my boat. (If you ever get the
chance to see them, do so! Just happens they're performing in Sydney this week! The dancing is amazing and the music features tracks from Michael Jackson, U2, Prince, Black Eyed Peas, Queen.)
My definite two suddenly became three,
four, five. Ballet dancers have never been on my hero radar before, but these
guys ticked a lot of my boxes! After much humming and ahhhing I decided on a third possible hero contender.
3. Rasta Thomas (Principal dancer and founder of Rock the Ballet - the guy in the middle!)
It took a while, but I like to take my job very seriously.
I’m dedicated to the cause. Research is very important.
But now, I have a classic Monday morning dilemma.
Who
do I choose as my next hero?
Sonny Bill? Jake? Or Rasta?
I need your votes,
please!
And just how far would you go in the name of research? I have a copy of Waking
Up With His Runaway Bride to give to one commenter!
oh Jake all the way!!!!! Must confess I'm not such a SBW fangirl... but Jake?! Yes please. Nice eyes. Manly jaw. Pretty much rocks it.
ReplyDeleteThe dancers are incredible athletes aren't they?!?!?!
Congrats on getting number 4 away!!!!
Jake's eyes....swoon! But yes, SBW that Tee changing scene on the field? Oh oh!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the completion of third book!
What a delicious choice for a Monday morning, Louisa! Not sure I'll be any help, though.
ReplyDeleteI'd probably go with JG from your list but every hero I ever read turns into Gerard Butler at some point in the book anyway.
Yays for book 4!
I'll say Jake.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delicious dilemma, Louisa.
ReplyDeleteJake is hot, hot, HOT. But there's definitely something about Rasta. He looks like fun -- wicked fun. ;-)
Good luck deciding!
Jake, for sure. Definitely not a SB fan in any way, shape or form.
ReplyDeleteBut those dancers are so hot too. Nah, Jake gets my vote.
Isn't it fun being able to chose the man of our moment then drop them when we're done! I am so fickle.
Hi Natalie! Thanks for the congrats! It's such a good feeling to write The End, isn't it? (Then the editing starts!). And wow for those dancers.
ReplyDeleteOkay, that's one vote for Jake.
Hey Nas! Yes- I was in the stadium with SBW and that ripped shirt- 30,000 women staring at the team doc with envy!
ReplyDeleteBut Jake's eyes......yes.....
Hey Barb! I do like to start my working week with an important philosophical dilemma. LOL re Gerard Butler- he's gorgeous too, I can see why you'd turn every hero into him!
ReplyDeleteOkay- so that's two votes for JG.
Hi bn
ReplyDeleteThanks for your vote- JG again! That's three now. He's winning hands down.
Hi Michelle- thanks for the vote of confidence in Rasta. He looks like there's a whole lot going on behind those eyes, eh?
ReplyDeleteHi Sue! Another Jake vote. As for SB, he's a real schoolboy hero- I'm meeting my oldest son today after school at the barbers for an SB haircut (for him, not me ).
ReplyDeleteOh yes, fickle's the way to go!
Louisa, you're enjoying yourself too much! Is that possible? No, it's definitely research, right?
ReplyDeleteA friend is seeing Rock the Ballet this week and the clips I've seen look fabulous. As for Rasta - yes, I can see him as hero material. Someone a little different.
It's amazing just what you can get away with in the name of research.
ReplyDeleteCarry on!
Hi Annie! It's a hard job, but someone's got to do it. Sigh. And most definitely research ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the Rasta vote (unusual name, though- glad I get to choose my own hero names).
Hey Maria! Thanks! I will!
ReplyDeleteI like Rasta. Sonny Bill got's the bod but if he's your son's schoolboy hero would that maybe... ahem... make things a bit 'difficult'? I think Rasta's got kind eyes - and he'd be so supple!!! ;-) I can see that you have a tough job choosing - so anytime you need help, we're right here. I'm sure everyone else agrees :-) And well done you on Book 4!
ReplyDeleteHi Clare! Thanks for the Rasta vote- looks like SB is out of the running now so I don't have to worry about any ethical dilemmas. And thank you so much for your kind offer of help, it's great to know there are people to turn to. LOL!
ReplyDeleteSo- that's 4 for JG and 3 for Rasta....
Oh goodness, that decision is just a little too tough for me! They all seem pretty dreamy.
ReplyDeleteI could have evened the scores by going for Rasta, but..... I'm a bit of a sucker for Jake, though, I find it hard to go past those eyes!
Also, excellent song choice! I love Elbow. You've made me go dig it out on the iPod. :)
It's Jake for me, then Rasta! I'd choose Emma Stone too. She's fab!
ReplyDeleteI would choose a dancer any day. They have the most beautiful & athletic bodies. Rasta gets my vote. He's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThe research must have been SO tough on you. Half your luck!!
Hi Lousia ,
ReplyDeleteI would definitely say Jake ! He just has that certain something that makes me think HERO !
Thank you for the giveaway !
Desere
Hi Emmie! So glad to have found another Elbow fan- I went to a concert of theirs a few weeks ago and it was the best concert ever!
ReplyDeleteSo- another one for JG, hey? 5-3. The eyes are definitely winning I think!
Hi Rowena- nice to see you here! Thanks for your vote! JG definitely taking the lead!
ReplyDeleteHi Marybelle-whittling it down to these three was a hard slog. But it looks like we've almost got a winner...although with your Rasta vote things are still interesting!
ReplyDeleteHi Desere- 7-4 to Jake with your vote! (I hope my maths is right!). So looking forward to spending 50,000 words with JG! (Hope I can do him proud!)
ReplyDeleteHi Louisa,
ReplyDeletei voted for jake :)
I'm going with Jake. I especially love his sense of humor when he was on Saturday Night Live.
ReplyDeleteHi Eli! Thanks for the vote for Jake! He's steaming ahead now....oh, can't wait to write my next hero!
ReplyDeleteHi Jane! I've never seen Saturday Night Live- will hop over to you tube and take a peek!
ReplyDeleteI'd vote for mixing and matching the best features of each of them :) Or is that called fence-sitting?
ReplyDeleteCath
Hey Cath! A mix of them all would be divine!
ReplyDeleteoh, definitely Jake! And I know he's already the winner! woohoo! LOL
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